Rima’s Rebellion: Courage in a Time of Tyranny
Margarita Engle
Set in 1920s Cuba, this free-verse novel follows Rima, a multiracial girl who is illegitimate and shunned. As women from varied backgrounds organize voting clubs to seek suffrage and equality, Rima confronts people who do not support equal rights for everyone. She fights for laws intended to protect and empower women. Historical back matter accompanies this story of exclusion, political action, and women’s rights.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
